Hookworth

Together, or not at all.

The words run through Arenborn Kolten’s mind. They blot out most of his thoughts, distracting him from all but the soft fingers locked with his, the fiery red hair resting against his shoulder, and the familiar scent of Inayat, like long grass in the wind.

I have spent my time in hiding with Inayat and Alfmaer at their home in Hookworth.

During that time Inayat moved out from the house, apparently in with her partner. Alf didn't seem to like him, well of course not, she was blatantly in love with Ina. I think we both spend our nights crying for broken hearts. 

I don't know.

Can I ever love again?

Why would he do this?

I just don't understand.

She approached as I was leaving the shop. It was sunny, I was happy. I don't remember her name. 

She slept with Tim. Tim and her slept together. I don't blame her. She didn't know of me till after I think. I can't remember too well. How he could do this. How?  Why? I loved him! He said he loved me! We were married! We have a baby!

Arenborn had finally returned to Bree after his journey back to Gondor, and begun to work on keeping his fighting skills up. He has been using the barracks in the Hookworth village mostly, fighting the dummies there.